Treating Sculptra allergy?

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Are they any successful ways to treat an allergy to sculptra? It has been determined to be allergic reaction.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

If you have been diagnosed with an allergy to Sculptra, it is important to consult with a medical professional for appropriate treatment options. They will be able to provide specific guidance based on your individual circumstances. Allergy treatments may involve avoiding further exposure to the allergen, such as discontinuing the use of Sculptra. In some cases, antihistamines or corticosteroids may be prescribed to manage allergic symptoms. Severe allergic reactions may require immediate medical attention.

Best of luck !

Mahmood Siddique, DO · Answer

Key point: True allergy to poly-L-lactic acid is rare. Most post-Sculptra problems are delayed inflammatory nodules/foreign-body granulomas or biofilm infection. Treatment depends on the pattern.
1) Immediate allergic-type reaction (minutes–hours): hives, facial/airway swelling, wheeze.
Stop further exposure.
Oral/IV antihistamines + corticosteroids; epinephrine if anaphylaxis.
Document potential culprits (PLLA, carboxymethylcellulose, mannitol, added lidocaine) and avoid PLLA/CMC in future. Allergy referral.
2) Delayed lumps/swelling (weeks–months): most common.
Rule out biofilm/infection (ultrasound helpful). If suspected → doxycycline or macrolide course (often 4–8 wks).
Intralesional triamcinolone (2.5–10 mg/mL) ± 5-fluorouracil (10–50 mg/mL) every 4–6 wks until flattening.
Short oral steroid taper for extensive inflammatory swelling.
Refractory cases: case-report options include allopurinol or minocycline for anti-granulomatous effect; consider biopsy to confirm diagnosis.
Hyaluronidase does not work (Sculptra isn’t hyaluronic acid).
Surgical excision only for small, resistant nodules.
3) Supportive steps
Avoid additional Sculptra; choose HA fillers only once fully settled.
Treat concurrent triggers (dental infections, procedures in the area).
Expect resolution to take months and often multiple sessions.
Bottom line: Yes&mdash;reactions after Sculptra are usually manageable with steroids (local ± systemic), 5-FU, and/or antibiotics when biofilm is suspected, plus avoidance of further PLLA. True immediate allergy is treated like any other hypersensitivity emergency.

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Hello Alissam, I'm sorry to hear that you may have an allergy to Sculptra. I hope you bare doing better. It would be helpful if you can provide more information like how was it diagnoses, how and when did it present and on what parts of the face or body.
In general, allergy can develop to anything and in the case of sculptra it can be PLLA, the sterile water, the lidocaine added to it, the cleansers to clean your skin, the topical agent to numb your skin. 
In order to offer better guidance, please provide more information. Have a beautiful day, Dr.Anna Avaliani, NYC

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